Visit Boone County, IA

08/19/2024

You can't rush perfection. Jimmy's Bar-B-Que Pit slow smokes BBQ for hours to make sure it's just right! 📸 Jimmy's Bar-B-Que Pit

08/17/2024

🚂NEXT WEEKEND a NEW EVENT takes place on Sunday, August 25th, 2024 at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum ...
⚡🦉“THE WIZARDING EXPRESS.”⚡🦉

(Event presented in partnership with Boone County Conservation , Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum & More
For tickets or more info visit bsvrr.com or call 515-432-4249.

08/16/2024

The Eagle’s Ledge is a scenic venue for indoor and outdoor events and weddings. They also own The Lincoln Club Banquet Center & Catering. Check it out for your next event!

08/15/2024

Andy will be at the Iowa State Fair tomorrow!

👉Don’t Forget:
LEDGES CENTINNIAL CELEBRATION
Sept. 28th at 8:30AM

Join the Friends of the Ledges for the ONE BIG EVENT of the year to
🎉CELEBRATE the PARK's 100th ANNIVERSARY!
There'll be food, games, live music, and fun all day long at the park. See the preliminary schedule of events in the discussion. There'll be free shuttles to and around the park as well.

08/14/2024

📣2024 Iowa State Fair Commercial Wine Competition results are in! We’re proud to announce the AWARD-WINNING WINES from The Cellar Winery.

🗓This event runs from August 8th-August 18th from 10am-9pm every day.

📍Where can you find The Cellar Winery wines🍷? At the Iowa Wine Experience at the Iowa State Fair located at The Grandfather's Barn- They will be selling wine, cider, slushies and sangria either by the glass or samples.

🏆Best of Show: BIN 600 | Marquette
🥇Gold: BIN 600 | Marquette
🥈Silver: BIN 625 | Maréchal Foch
🥉Bronze: BIN 500 | Frontenac
🥉Bronze: BIN 100 | Edelweiss
🥉Bronze: BIN 499 | Dancing Bear

Congratulations to The Cellar Winery 🎉

08/13/2024

👀COME SEE US in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fair and get your FREE Visitor's Guide to plan your GETAWAY with all the AMAZING ATTRACTIONS when you Visit Boone County, IA

08/12/2024

🚨🤠🎡Did you see the line to Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew Friday Night at the Iowa State Fair? Was everyone in line to get a chance to try one of the TOP 3 FINALISTS FOR NEW FAIR FOOD from Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew 's Iowa Sm'oak'ed Roll!

🎡🤠🚨GET YOUR VOTE IN for one of Boone County Iowa's Favorite NEW FAIR FOODS! Wednesday is the last day to vote for Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew's Iowa Sm'Oak'ed Roll! Vote on the Iowa State Fair app or online here: https://www.iowastatefair.org/food/whats-new

📺Tune into WHO 13 News at 11am on Tuesday to see Pit Master Paul and on Thursday on We Are Iowa Local 5 News at 5pm to catch Ama, the Kitchen Coach. They will be talking about the Iowa Sm'oak'ed Roll and all things Iowa State Fair
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08/09/2024

✨ Feature Friday ✨
The World’s 🌎 largest outdoor farm show returns to Boone. The Farm Progress Show will be held August 27-29. You won’t want to miss this!
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08/08/2024

📣ANNOUNCING the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens Treehouse Village OPENING DAY!
🗓Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 9AM
🎟Get advance tickets today at www.iowaarboretum.org to guarantee your entrance time! (Admission into Treehouse Village will be limited each hour for safety & to prevent overcrowding the structure. )
👉DID YOU KNOW General Admission includes the Treehouse Village PLUS Main Campus Gardens, Groves, Hammock Hangout & Children's Garden! Wow that’s a lot to see & do when you Visit Boone County, IA

08/06/2024

⏳Count Down to the 🎪IOWA STATE FAIR... less than 2️⃣ days away for opening day!
🎫Do you have your tickets for the Iowa State Fair ?
👀Come see us at the Varied Industries Building to see all the AMAZING ATTRACTIONS when you Visit Boone County, Iowa !

08/06/2024

Get your tickets today for Thomas coming in September!

07/31/2024

😎☀LOCATION CHANGE!!☀😎
Moving to Central Iowa Expo (1827 217th Rd. Boone) for August.

Join us for Race Night! The National Guard will be landing a Blackhawk helicopter at 5:30 pm! Pedal Go Karts and Face Painting for the kids.

Nights on the Green is sponsored by Elmquist Towing & Recovery. Live music will be compliments of Kinda Petty Band. Food Trucks will be Smokin' Big Dawgs BBQ and Catering, Weinie Wonderland, The Parlor , and Tropical Sno. See you this Friday night!

07/30/2024

A lot of nuggets at the Tourism Insider meeting hosted by Travel Iowa today in Corning.

07/24/2024

A lot of big savings happening in Boone this weekend. Stop in your favorite stores and support these small businesses.

07/22/2024

This week looks to be sunny & warm so book your float today!

Midweek floats are the best!
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07/22/2024

😎☀LOCATION CHANGE!!☀😎
Moving to Central Iowa Expo (1827 217th Rd. Boone) for August.

Join us for Race Night! The National Guard will be landing a Blackhawk helicopter at 5:30 pm! Pedal Go Karts, Face Painting for the kids, Friends of Ericson Library crafts and a resource fair.

Nights on the Green is sponsored by Elmquist Towing & Recovery. Live music will be compliments of Kinda Petty Band. Food Trucks will be Smokin' Big Dawgs BBQ and Catering, Weinie Wonderland, The Parlor, and Tropical Sno.

07/19/2024

Welcome Iowa Games athletes. Opening ceremonies begin this evening.

07/19/2024

The Boone County Conservation has camping, golf, the high trestle trail, activities and so much more. Check it all out today!

07/17/2024

Way to go Rail Explorers USA! Proud to say one of those divisions is our attraction.

We are excited to announce that four of our divisions have been selected for the Travelers' Choice Awards of 2024!

This award recognizes businesses for consistently demonstrating their commitment to hospitality and ensuring a great customer experience. With that in mind, we would like to thank our riders for sharing their positive experiences and leaving great reviews!

07/17/2024

James attended the last Boone Municipal Band Iowa concert with his grandparents from Alaska. The map behind him shows where all the guests have come from including out-of-country from Australia and a family from Kenya. All out-of-state guests receive a welcome bag provided by the CVB. Plan to join their last concert tonight at 7:30 pm in the Herman Pavillion Park.

07/16/2024

We are still needing to fill several spots for our booth at the Iowa State Fair. Volunteers will get free admission and we are located in the air-conditioned Varied Industries Building. Come share your love for Boone County! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AEA823ABFFCE9-48054397-2024

07/13/2024

The Iowa Municipal Band Festival is today at Herman Park Pavilion. Nine bands from Central Iowa will perform beginning at 10 am with the Boone Municipal Band Iowa playing at 6 pm. Plan to join!

07/12/2024

Looking to update your wardrobe or just need some new accessories? Jodi's Hometown Boutique is the perfect place to go. Stop in and do some shopping today!

07/11/2024

Who is ready for the Boone County Fairgrounds to kick off In My Fair Era? For a complete list of activities happening July 18-21 go to https://boonecountyfair.weebly.com/fair-schedule.

07/06/2024

Another spectacular evening of Nights on the Green! We have two dates left, so mark your calendar to join us August 2 (Expo grounds) & September 6 (downtown!).

07/06/2024

We couldn’t agree more! Boone Theater is the hub of downtown.

With so many things to do in Boone, IA, it's no surprise that this small town in the Hawkeye State is perfect for a weekend getaway in Iowa.

07/05/2024

It’s a perfect weekend to stop and drink local at the Backcountry Winery & Brewery! Sip a glass of wine or try the fresh brewed beer. Check it out today!